Elizabeth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
154 Population 416/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $25,936 per capita
$114,600 Home Value $309,960 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$25,936 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
59% below
Zillow: $309,960
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
15% above
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elizabeth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
115%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,936. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,960. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

5.3% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$25,936
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$1,333
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$309,960
Housing Units71
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,267 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Hector International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.